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New or Updated Funding Initiatives
Aviva Community Fund
Every three months, £250,000 will be shared equally among Aviva’s UK employees to donate to the projects that matter to them most. Each charity can apply for funding of up to a maximum of £50,000 and Aviva employees will decide how the funding is distributed. This funding scheme aims to mix crowdfunding and awards of funds. Through Crowdfunder, causes can also add to any donations they get from the Aviva Community Fund with public donations.
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Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
Following a strategic review Halifax Foundation now has a new streamlined application process and a raft of new grant programmes. The following grants are now available -
- Small Community Grants (Up to £2,500/12 month grant/Rolling programme)
- Medium Community Grants (£2,500 - £10,000/12 month grant/Rolling programme)
- Long Term Community Grants (Up to £50,000/Over 3 years/Programme opening in January, closing in February each year)
- Special Initiatives Programme (Aimed at supporting the Third Sector/Strategic in nature/NI Wide potential/Up to £20,000/2 years
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Cregganconroe Community Benefit Fund
Administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, this local community fund provides small grants of £1000 to £2000 for projects within a 10km/6 mile radius of the wind farm that educate, raise awareness and demonstrate community involvement in work that promotes environmental issues and healthier lifestyles.
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Inishative Community Benefit Fund
Administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, this local community fund provides small grants of £1000 to £2000 for projects within a 10km/6 mile radius of the wind farm that educate, raise awareness and demonstrate community involvement in work that promotes environmental issues and healthier lifestyles.
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Key Dates for your Fundraising Diary
Music for All
Music for All provides grants for both individuals and groups to enable more people to access musical instruments and lessons and music programmes for the community.
Application Deadline 01 Feb 2020
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Money Saving Expert Charity
The MSE Charity is funded by Money Saving Expert and gives grants to not for profit organisations that deliver activities which make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money.
Living with Long Term Challenges Opening Date 03 Feb 2020
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Standard Life Foundation
An independent charitable foundation contributing towards strategic change which improves financial well-being in the UK. Each year they intend to award over £2 million in funding. There is no minimum or maximum size of grant but it’s likely their grants will range between £10,000 and £250,000, with most between £50,000 to £150,000 in total. They aim to be an open and engaged funder that offers more than money.
Closing Date: 1pm 04 Feb 2020
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